Action For Stammering Children
Also known as: The Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood, The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children, A R S C
We provide a free specialist assessment service to children and young adults who stammer from any part of the UK and a full training programme for therapists.
Activities & Mission
We provide a free specialist assessment service to children and young adults who stammer from any part of the UK and a full training programme for therapists.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 644). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £309,767 | £351,935 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £208,247 | £311,935 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £388,275 | £305,583 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £527,996 | £324,039 | £262,845 | £1,376,849 | £479,516 | 3 / 24 |
| 2021 | £602,103 | £428,866 | £377,247 | £1,172,892 | £366,819 | 3 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Action For Stammering Children
What does Action For Stammering Children do?
We provide a free specialist assessment service to children and young adults who stammer from any part of the UK and a full training programme for therapists.
How much income did Action For Stammering Children report in 2025?
Action For Stammering Children reported total income of £310k and reported expenditure of £352k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For Stammering Children?
Action For Stammering Children has a program ratio of 49.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 644 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For Stammering Children registered as a charity?
Action For Stammering Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1989 as charity number 801171. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Action For Stammering Children?
Action For Stammering Children is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame Jane Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For Stammering Children operate?
Action For Stammering Children operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action For Stammering Children a registered charity?
Yes — Action For Stammering Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801171.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood
- The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children
- A R S C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated